Dallas + Fort Worth One-Day Tour Guide 🌵🌆

🗺️ Route (In Order) 1. Fort Worth Stockyards Experience authentic Old West charm. Highlights: Daily Longhorn cattle drive at 11:30 AM & 2:30 PM (free), cowboy shows, Western shops, and classic Texas BBQ (try a historic spot inside the stockyards!). Notes: 🚗 Drive time: ~30 mins from downtown Dallas (driving is essential — public transit is limited). 🅿️ Parking: Paid lots available — avoid street parking time limits. 2. Reunion Tower (“The Big Ball”) Dallas’ iconic landmark. Highlights: 360° city views from the observation deck, including a thrilling glass-floor section. Notes: 🎫 Tickets: Buy online in advance (~$20 adult) to skip lines. ⏳ Time: Allow ~1 hour. Visit at dusk for sunset + city lights. ⚠️ Heads-up: Glass floor may be intense for those afraid of heights. 3. Dealey Plaza The historic site of President Kennedy’s assassination. Highlights: Open public area with markers tracing the event — a must for history buffs (free). Notes: Follow ground markers to walk the historic route. 4. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Located on the sixth floor of the former Texas School Book Depository. Highlights: Exhibits, photographs, and films detailing the assassination. Notes: 🎫 Tickets: ~$18 (allow 30–40 mins). 📅 Closed Mondays. 🎧 Audio guide: ~$5 for deeper historical context. 5. Old Red Museum The former Dallas County Courthouse — a stunning Victorian Gothic red-brick building. Highlights: Great photo spot + exhibits on Dallas County’s history. Notes: 🎫 Tickets: ~$10 (buy on-site). 📸 Photography: Exterior shines in sunny weather — please don’t touch exhibits inside. ⏳ Sample Timeline (Driving Recommended) Morning: Stockyards (arrive by 11 AM for cattle drive) Early Afternoon: Reunion Tower Mid-Afternoon: Dealey Plaza + Sixth Floor Museum Late Afternoon: Old Red Museum Evening: Return or enjoy Dallas dining #Dallas #FortWorth #TexasTravel #WesternCulture #HistoryLovers #RoadTripUSA